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Maxine Renfer
May 19, 2019
Maxine Renfer, 99, of Hiawatha, formerly of Central City, Iowa, passed away on Sunday, May 19, 2019, at Hiawatha Care Center, Hiawatha. The family will greet friends from 5 – 7 p.m. on Wednesday, May 22, 2019, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Central City. Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, May 23, 2019, at...
Lucile M. Pratt
May 18, 2019
Lucile M. Pratt, 92, of Sun City, Arizona, formerly of Coggon, Iowa, passed away Saturday, May 18, 2019, at her home in Arizona. Visitation: 4 – 7 p.m. Friday, May 24, 2019, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Central City. Graveside Service: 9:00 a.m. Saturday, May 25, 2019, at Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery, Cedar Rapids, followed by Funeral Services...
Joseph "Joe" Lee Straka
May 18, 2019
Joseph “Joe” Lee Straka, 77, of Marion, Iowa, passed away Saturday, May 18, 2019, at the Dennis and Donna Oldorf House of Mercy, Hiawatha. Per Joe’s wishes, cremation has taken place. A private Family Graveside Service will be held at Mount Clark Cemetery in Central City, Iowa. Arrangements by Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Marion. Joe was born October...
Kathleen "Kathy" Andorf
May 17, 2019
Kathleen “Kathy” Andorf, 60, of Marion, Iowa, formerly of Hudson, Iowa, passed away Friday, May 17, 2019, at St. Luke’s Hospital, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Arrangements by Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Marion. Kathy was born April 11, 1959, in Waterloo, Iowa, the daughter of Gordon and Nora (Kilbourne) Rickert. She graduated from Hudson High School and continued on to...
Pauline Lint
May 16, 2019
Pauline Lint, 90, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died Thursday, May 16, 2019, at ABCM Rehabilitation Centers of Independence. A private family burial will be held at Linwood Cemetery, Cedar Rapids. Arrangements made by Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. Pauline was born September 4, 1928, in Waterloo, Iowa, the daughter of Jesse and Hester (Taylor) Knotts. She married...
James "Jim" Arthur Mcenany
May 13, 2019
James “Jim” Arthur McEnany,76, of Marion, Iowa, passed away surrounded by family on Monday, May 13, 2019, at his home. A Parish Vigil Service will be held at 3:30 p.m. on Friday, May 17, 2019, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Marion. The family will greet friends from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. on Friday at the funeral home. Mass...
Delbert Lee Ricklefs
May 12, 2019
Delbert Lee Ricklefs, 93, of Iowa City, Iowa, formerly of Central City, passed away on Sunday, May 12, 2019 at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Iowa City. The family will greet friends from 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 15, 2019, at United Church of Christ in Central City. A Masonic Service will begin at 1:45 p.m. at...
Toni C. Smith
May 12, 2019
Toni C. Smith, 92, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, went to be with the Lord Jesus Christ whom she loved to the end on Sunday, May 12, 2019, at Living Center East, Cedar Rapids. A Graveside Service will be held at 1:00 p.m. Thursday, May 16, 2019, at Linwood Cemetery, Cedar Rapids. Arrangements made by Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service,...
Mary Jeanne Recker
May 11, 2019
Mary Jeanne Recker, 80, formerly of Anamosa, Iowa, and Springville, Iowa, passed away at Mercy Hallmar in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, on Saturday, May 11, 2019, surrounded by her family after a long struggle with Alzheimer’s disease. Visitation will be held at Red Cedar Lodge, Squaw Creek Park, Marion, Iowa from 4 - 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 15, 2019. A...
Bernice M. Smith
May 10, 2019
Bernice M. Smith, 91, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away Friday, May 10, 2019, at St. Luke’s Hospital at the Ed & Joan Hemphill Hospice Unit, from complications due to abdominal blood clots. The family will greet friends from 4 - 7 p.m. on Monday, May 13, 2019, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. A family Graveside...
Gail P. Gentz
May 10, 2019
Gail P. Gentz, 79, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away on Friday, May 10, 2019, at the Rehabilitation Center of Lisbon. The family will greet friends to celebrate Gail’s life from 4 - 7 p.m. Thursday, May 16, 2019, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Marion. Gail was born December 1, 1939, in Keystone, Iowa, the daughter of Dale...
Harold James Kuddes
May 9, 2019
Harold James Kuddes, 82, of Robins, Iowa, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, May 9, 2019, at St. Luke’s Hospital, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Family will greet friends from 4 - 7 p.m. Sunday, May 12, 2019, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Marion, Iowa with a Vigil Service beginning at 3:30 p.m. Funeral Mass will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday, May...
Lawrence "Larry" Harold Kinley
May 8, 2019
Lawrence “Larry” Harold Kinley, 58, joined his parents in Heaven on Wednesday, May 8, 2019, following a brief illness. Visitation will be held from 9 – 11:30 a.m. on Monday, May 13, 2019, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Central City, Iowa. Burial will follow at Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Coggon. The family requests casual attire, they know dad would...
Joyce M. Baker
May 8, 2019
Joyce M. Baker, 78, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died Wednesday, May 8, 2019, at the Dennis & Donna Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy in Hiawatha, Iowa. Visitation: 10 – 11 a.m. Monday, May 13, 2019, Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. Funeral Service: 11 a.m. Monday, May 13, 2019, at the funeral home. Burial: Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery,...
Jena Beatrice Gilds
May 8, 2019
Jena Beatrice Gilds, 89, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died Wednesday, May 8, 2019, at Living Center West, Cedar Rapids. A Graveside Service will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, May 10, 2019, at the Linwood Cemetery Mausoleum, Cedar Rapids. Arrangements made by Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. Jena was born September 19, 1929, in Union County, Mississippi,...
Becky Jordan
May 7, 2019
Becky Jordan, 54, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away Tuesday, May 7, 2019, at Mercy Medical Center, Cedar Rapids. Memorial Service: 3 p.m. Saturday, May 11, 2019, Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. Becky was born June 25, 1964, in Cedar Rapids, the daughter of Velma Simoens. She was united in marriage to Bobby Jordan on August 16,...
Floyd "Bud" Shaffer
May 7, 2019
Floyd “Bud” Shaffer, 94, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away peacefully Tuesday, May 7, 2019, at St. Luke’s Hospice in Cedar Rapids. Visitation: 5 – 8 p.m. Thursday, May 9, 2019, Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Cedar Rapids. Service: 12:30 p.m. Friday, May 10, 2019, at the funeral home. Burial: Linwood Cemetery, Cedar Rapids. Survivors include his daughter, Corrine...
Keith Warren Rambo
May 6, 2019
Keith Warren Rambo, 75, of Marion, Iowa, passed away on May 6, 2019, after a courageous battle with COPD. He had a giving nature to the end, and in agreement with his wishes, Keith’s body has been donated to the University of Iowa, Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology, Deeded Body Program for medical education and research. Keith requested no...
Kadaess Jean Adams-Quarterman And Oneimus Edward James Quarterman
May 5, 2019
KaDaess Jean Adams-Quarterman, 12, and Oneimus “Oskee” Edward James Quarterman, 11, both of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, died Sunday, May 5, 2019, following a motor vehicle accident. Visitation: 4 – 8 p.m. Friday, May 10, 2019, Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids. Service: 11 a.m. Saturday, May 11, 2019, New Covenant Bible Church, 3090 N. Center Point Road, Cedar...
David Allen Berry
May 4, 2019
David Allen Berry, 77, of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, passed away Saturday, May 4, 2019, at St. Luke’s Hospital, Cedar Rapids. Per David’s wishes, cremation has taken place. Arrangements by Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Marion, Iowa. David was born March 21, 1942, in Cedar Rapids, the son of Charles David and Minerva (Cole) Berry. He graduated from high school...
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